Day 28

Today we participated in the NC Big Sweep. We cleaned up litter at a local park, particularly around the banks of the creek that flows through the park. The water eventually leads to Jordan Lake, a drinking water source for about a million people.

Besides the expected cans, bottles, and plastic bags, we also found three softballs, one baseball, one golf ball, a fake gold and fake jewel encrusted wristwatch, a lawn chair, and a few other items probably best left unmentioned.

My boys were reluctant at first, but once it became a treasure hunt, they didn't want to leave. If only I could convince them that their bedrooms are a much better treasure trove, and much less populated with worrisome and disgusting things more conveniently located...

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